Thursday, April 23, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar Volunteers Help Yangon’s Hungry During COVID-19 Outbreak

Posted: 23 Apr 2020 07:15 AM PDT

The NGO Clean Yangon has been sending out food to families struggling during the coronavirus outbreak but the group says donations are falling.

In Western Myanmar, State Counselor’s Praise for Tatmadaw Causes Unease

Posted: 23 Apr 2020 06:52 AM PDT

In Rakhine and Chin, where many people have been killed or displaced by air strikes, the majority do not share the State Counselor's view of the army as their protector.

Myanmar’s Chin State Extends COVID-19 Village Lockdown

Posted: 23 Apr 2020 06:21 AM PDT

A coronavirus-infected village in Chin State remains blocked off amid fears that the health authorities could not cope with an outbreak.

Courts Send COVID-19 Curfew Breakers to Prison in Myanmar

Posted: 23 Apr 2020 02:56 AM PDT

Courts in Ayeyarwady Region have sentenced 24 people to one month in prison for violating an overnight curfew.

Four Civilians Including Two Children Killed in Shelling of Myanmar State-Owned Bank

Posted: 23 Apr 2020 12:50 AM PDT

Chin State's Paletwa Town was in a state of panic on Wednesday as four more civilians were killed by artillery fire amid fighting between the Tatmadaw and the AA.

Two New York Cats Become First US Pets to Test Positive for COVID-19

Posted: 22 Apr 2020 11:01 PM PDT

Two cats in the US state of New York have tested positive for the coronavirus, but health authorities said there is no evidence that pets can pass the virus to humans.

India Suspends Coronavirus Antibody Tests Amid Questions Over Reliability

Posted: 22 Apr 2020 10:19 PM PDT

Health officials in India have suspended testing for antibodies to the coronavirus due to concerns about the accuracy of the Chinese-made test kits.

Vietnam to Ease Nationwide Coronavirus Lockdown

Posted: 22 Apr 2020 10:07 PM PDT

Vietnam will start easing tough restrictions on movement after nearly a week without any new COVID-19 cases.
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Wednesday, April 22, 2020

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Myanmar Factories Ignoring COVID-19 Rules Face Prosecution: Suu Kyi

Posted: 22 Apr 2020 05:49 AM PDT

State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has threatened to prosecute factories that defy coronavirus closure orders.

Villager Killed, Nine Hurt as Myanmar Military, AA Clash in Rakhine State

Posted: 22 Apr 2020 04:52 AM PDT

A 30-year-old woman was killed and nine people were injured when several villages in Rakhine State's Minbya Township were shelled as the Tatmadaw battled the AA.

COVID-19 Swabs to be Flown from Myanmar’s Rakhine After Fatal Shooting

Posted: 22 Apr 2020 04:44 AM PDT

Coronavirus test samples will be flown from war-torn Rakhine State after a World Health Organization driver was shot dead while transporting samples by road.

Over 200 People Exposed to COVID-19 Patient in Myanmar’s Shan State

Posted: 22 Apr 2020 04:39 AM PDT

Health officials say that 223 people were exposed to a nurse from Tachileik, Shan State who has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Factories in Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady Region to Close Ahead of COVID-19 Checks

Posted: 22 Apr 2020 03:03 AM PDT

Workers in Ayeyarwady Region face further disruption after their factories were ordered to close until the authorities inspect coronavirus preventative measures.

Shan State Ministers, Over 30 State Employees in Quarantine for COVID-19

Posted: 22 Apr 2020 02:16 AM PDT

Five Shan State government ministers and over 30 state employees were placed in facility quarantine on Monday as two of their colleagues are being monitored for COVID-19.

Myanmar Vows to Probe Killing of WHO Driver Transporting COVID-19 Swabs

Posted: 22 Apr 2020 01:49 AM PDT

Amid international condemnation of the killing of a WHO staffer delivering COVID-19 swabs in Rakhine State, the government has promised to investigate the shooting.

Myanmar’s Green Future Art and Environment Festival Moves Online Amid COVID-19

Posted: 22 Apr 2020 12:23 AM PDT

Marking its 10th anniversary—and the 50th Earth Day—amid the COVID-19 restrictions, this year's Green Future Art and Environment Festival has moved online.

China Reports 72 New COVID-19 Cases; Flare-Up Continues in North

Posted: 21 Apr 2020 11:10 PM PDT

All of the new local transmissions of the coronavirus reported in China on Wednesday occurred in the northern province of Heilongjiang, officials said.

Singapore Extends Partial Lockdown Until June 1 as Infections Surge

Posted: 21 Apr 2020 11:07 PM PDT

Singapore's partial lockdown has been extended by four weeks until June 1 as authorities try to curb a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in the city-state.

Indonesia Bans Traditional Ramadan Exodus to Rein in Coronavirus

Posted: 21 Apr 2020 10:50 PM PDT

Indonesia's annual 'mudik' exodus to the countryside to mark the end of the Muslim fasting month, Ramadan, has been banned to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

When Japanese Forces Took Burma Off the Airwaves

Posted: 21 Apr 2020 09:47 PM PDT

On this day in 1945, retreating Japanese forces destroyed Myanmar's state-run radio system, then the one-and-only form of mass media entertainment in the country.
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Tuesday, April 21, 2020

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The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar President Orders State, Regional Govts to Battle Hate Speech Amid COVID-19 Fight

Posted: 21 Apr 2020 04:43 AM PDT

In response to a rise in online commentary accusing certain groups of spreading COVID-19, the President has ordered state and regional governments to combat hate speech.

Myanmar Military Releases 33 Rakhine Civilians Arrested After Deadly Shelling

Posted: 21 Apr 2020 03:47 AM PDT

The Myanmar military has released 33 out of 39 civilians arrested for suspected ties to the Arakan Army following deadly military shelling in their village.

One Death and 50 COVID-19 Infections Reported Among Myanmar Migrants in Malaysia

Posted: 21 Apr 2020 03:45 AM PDT

Apart from coronavirus, Myanmar's migrant community in Malaysia also face hardships after their factories closed.

Myanmar Workforce Promised Govt Payments During COVID-19 Factory Closures

Posted: 21 Apr 2020 03:24 AM PDT

Workers at factories closed for COVID-19 inspections will receive social security benefits, according to the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement.

World Bank Loans Myanmar $50M for COVID-19 Response

Posted: 21 Apr 2020 01:59 AM PDT

The World Bank will loan Myanmar US$50 million to support improvements to the country's health care system as it deals with COVID-19.

WHO Driver Transporting COVID-19 Swabs Killed as Vehicle Attacked in Western Myanmar  

Posted: 21 Apr 2020 01:23 AM PDT

The Myanmar military and the AA, which are warring in the area, denied responsibility for the attack on a WHO vehicle carrying COVID-19 swabs from Rakhine to Yangon. 

China May Be Keeping COVID-19 Data for Commercial Gain: Trump Adviser

Posted: 20 Apr 2020 10:33 PM PDT

A Trump official overseeing the US medical supply chain said China may be withholding data on COVID-19 infections for commercial reasons as it seeks to develop a vaccine.

India Restarts Factories, Farming in Rural Areas Even as Coronavirus Cases Rise

Posted: 20 Apr 2020 10:09 PM PDT

The Indian government is selectively easing its COVID-19 lockdown for some rural factory workers and farmers, despite a steady rise in infections.
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Monday, April 20, 2020

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Military, Govt and Private Medics Staff Makeshift COVID-19 Hospital in Myanmar


Posted: 20 Apr 2020 07:11 AM PDT

Medical teams from the military, the Ministry of Health and private hospitals have arrived at Yangon's new makeshift COVID-19 treatment center in Hlegu Township.

Myanmar’s Shan State Imposes COVID-19 Curfew

Posted: 20 Apr 2020 06:26 AM PDT

After a doctor fell sick with coronavirus, 48 Shan State townships face a curfew to stop the spread of the virus.

After Deadly Shelling, Villagers Arrested in Myanmar’s Rakhine State

Posted: 20 Apr 2020 05:55 AM PDT

The military has arrested the remaining residents of a Rakhine State village that was struck by deadly shelling last week on suspicion of having ties to the Arakan Army.

Thousands of Myanmar Migrant Workers Return from China into Quarantine

Posted: 20 Apr 2020 05:39 AM PDT

Almost 4,000 Myanmar migrant workers crossed through border gates in Kachin State and were transferred to quarantine centers.

Myanmar Says Factories Must Take COVID-19 Precautions Before They Reopen

Posted: 20 Apr 2020 05:36 AM PDT

The Myanmar government has ordered all factories to suspend operations and says they may only reopen if they show they have taken measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Myanmar Presidential Pardon Condemned for Exclusion of Political Prisoners

Posted: 20 Apr 2020 05:25 AM PDT

Myanmar's president, U Win Myint, has caused outrage by pardoning 25,000 inmates but leaving 58 political prisoners behind bars, despite the threat of COVID-19.

In Myanmar, Tatmadaw and Arakan Army Caught in Thucydides’ Trap

Posted: 20 Apr 2020 02:26 AM PDT

The grim struggle between the Myanmar military and the AA follows an ancient pattern as old as human conflict, and civilians are paying the price.

Myanmar COVID-19 Cases Reach 111, Most Traced to Pastor-led Gatherings

Posted: 20 Apr 2020 02:17 AM PDT

Myanmar has confirmed 17 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 111, more than half of which have been traced to religious gatherings in Yangon.

Taiwan Sees Spike in COVID-19 Cases Due to Navy Outbreak

Posted: 19 Apr 2020 11:37 PM PDT

A total of 24 Taiwanese Navy sailors tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend, officials said.

China Reports 16 More Coronavirus Cases, More Than Half Imported

Posted: 19 Apr 2020 11:27 PM PDT

Only 16 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in China on Sunday; of the seven domestically transmitted cases, almost all were in Heilongjiang Province.

Who’s Who of Pop Culture Unites for ‘One World’ Coronavirus Special

Posted: 19 Apr 2020 11:26 PM PDT

Celebrities including Lady Gaga and Beyonce took part in an online broadcast of music and personal stories to celebrate healthcare workers fighting COVID-19.

South Korea Relaxes Some Social Distancing Rules as New Virus Cases Fall

Posted: 19 Apr 2020 10:14 PM PDT

Distancing rules have been extended for 16 days in South Korea, but some restrictions have been eased amid the smallest daily rise in COVID-19 infections in two months.
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Saturday, April 18, 2020

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The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar COVID-19 Death Toll Rises to Five; Curfew Imposed in Yangon

Posted: 18 Apr 2020 01:54 AM PDT

A 78-year-old man with COVID-19 and underlying health problems died on Saturday; hard-hit Yangon Region has been placed under nighttime curfew.
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Friday, April 17, 2020

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The Irrawaddy Magazine

When Myanmar Rallied the UN Against the Chinese Nationalist Army Invasion

Posted: 16 Apr 2020 09:20 PM PDT

On this day in 1953, Myanmar field a complaint at the UN against the Kuomintang army, setting off a two-year struggle to push the Chinese nationalists out and into Thailand.
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Tuesday, April 14, 2020

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The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar Pastors Face Prosecution for Defying Ban on Religious Gatherings Amid COVID-19

Posted: 14 Apr 2020 04:10 AM PDT

Two pastors, two others face legal action for holding religious events despite official ban; one has tested positive for COVID-19 and met the vice president in February.
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Sunday, April 12, 2020

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The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar Reports 10 New COVID-19 Cases; Total Rises to 38

Posted: 11 Apr 2020 11:50 PM PDT

Myanmar saw its largest daily jump in new COVID-19 cases with 10 new infections detected in a seven-hour period on Saturday evening and Sunday morning.

Doctor Who Treated COVID-19 Patient Tests Positive in Myanmar

Posted: 11 Apr 2020 07:55 PM PDT

A doctor who treated a patient who died of COVID-19 has become Myanmar's first health care professional to contract the disease, taking the number of cases to 38.
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Saturday, April 11, 2020

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The Irrawaddy Magazine

In Myanmar, It’s Time to Stop the Senseless War and Fight COVID-19

Posted: 10 Apr 2020 08:30 PM PDT

Myanmar's military and the country's ethnic armed groups now face a common enemy in COVID-19, but this fact has yet to be grasped in all parts of the country.

The Irrawaddy Business Roundup

Posted: 10 Apr 2020 08:15 PM PDT

Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases, the government suspended rice export permits and cut import fees; the ADB cut its growth forecast to 4.2 percent despite new investments.

A Burmese Dictator’s Final Visit to Japan

Posted: 10 Apr 2020 07:30 PM PDT

On this day in 1981, Myanmar dictator General Ne Win, once trained by Japanese military and intelligence operatives, left for his fourth and final visit to Japan.

Will the Myanmar Govt Block Journalists from Reporting on Rakhine?

Posted: 10 Apr 2020 07:00 PM PDT

The Irrawaddy discusses the recent targeting of journalists under the Counter-Terrorism Law with Myanmar Press Council member U Chit Win Maung and author Mon Mon Myat.
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